3 week wait til 1st appointment?!

Hey Berries :slight_smile:

So a few days ago, I got my BFP! I’m excited but also extremely nervous, since I miscarried my first pregnancy at 7 weeks. I know it’s rare for lightning to strike twice (unless I have something wrong with my lady bits, but I don’t think I do), but I can’t help but worry, especially since I’m around 5.5-6 weeks or so right now.

This morning I called to schedule my first appointment, which is just lab work, apparently. I almost fell out of my chair when they said the soonest they could get me in was the 19th of February! I know I shouldn’t be surprised, since it’s a military facility and usually always pretty busy. I also don’t know why I’m freaking out so bad - if I’m going to miscarry, it will probably happen regardless of whether I’m seen now or the 19th. I guess I just want that extra security so that I know it’s not all in my head.

Anyone have any advice on how to get through these 3 weeks without having a total anxiety attack?

This really is standard practice, you should not be surprised. As long as you got a positive pregnancy test, you should just revel in not having any symptoms and enjoy it. Worrying about a miscarriage is not going to help anything, and you’re right. If that is going to happen, going to the doctors earlier is not going to prevent it. [name_m]Just[/name_m] look forward to your first appointment and hopefully ultrasound (it is common practice at mine to give an ultrasound at the first appointment to see the heartbeat, which is another reason why they make you wait to go in). Good luck and enjoy yourself before you get sick!

Yes - first appointments are actually around 7 or 8 weeks. [name_m]Just[/name_m] take care of yourself and relax :slight_smile:

I couldn’t get in until 11 weeks, and the nurse assured me that was normal. I’m so sorry for your previous loss, and I know you’re nervous. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though I was nervous my first trimester too, I bought one little baby thing every two weeks or so. [name_m]Just[/name_m] a little onesie or something, nothing too overboard. To be honest, I never totally dispelled the fear of miscarriage from my head, but I tried to act as if it wasn’t a possibility, and my thoughts tended to follow my actions.

Everything’s going to be fine I’m sure :slight_smile: And congratulations!

Thank you! for the perspective! I know I’m being a bit neurotic, but last time I miscarried before my first appointment, so I’m just anxious to be able to make it to this one, I suppose. I’ve been doing my best to relax, drink lots of water, and eat healthy so that I know that at least I’m doing my best, since it’s all I can do! :slight_smile:

My doctors office was so busy I didn’t get in until I was 14 weeks. I was beyond livid! I know this is my 2nd LO but still!!! All I could do was relax and try to be positive about the situation. It’s hard because you always have in the back of your mind what if?? [name_m]Just[/name_m] remember stress can be bad for the new LO like anything else. Yoga and quiet thoughts with relaxing music really helped for me. [name_f]Hope[/name_f] everything goes fabulously!!!